When purchasing a new home, a very important element, often required by the mortgage firm, is having a Wood Destroying Insect Inspection, commonly referred to as the "Termite" Inspection.
A Wood Destroying Insect Inspection should be performed by a Pest Control Technician who holds a Wood Destroying Insect Supervisory License (S#) from the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Pesticide Management Division.
A typical "Termite" inspection costs between $60 to $100 plus CT State Sales Tax. Extermination fees, if treatment is required, are based on each individual structure and type of pest infestation. Since under usual protocol the seller assumes responsibility for treatment, the cost of pre-purchase inspection by a licensed Pest Control Technician is relatively inexpensive insurance.
On the home buyer's calendar, the termite inspection appointed should be scheduled as soon as his purchase offer has been accepted and/or the initial mortgage approval granted.
The Wood Destroying Insect Inspection evaluates a property to determine if termites, carpenter ants, powder post beetles, carpenter bees, and other less common wood destroying insects exist at the time of inspection. The licensed Pest Control Technician thoroughly examines all readily accessible areas of the exterior and interior. Careful observation is made of all wood construction searching for evidence of termite tubes or other wood destroying insect damage.
The inspection does not evaluate or report on the building's structural integrity. Evaluating structural integrity is the role of a qualified building engineer.
Upon completion of the inspection the licensed Pest Control Technician provides the purchaser with an industry standard Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report form. This standard report is acceptable for conventional, FHA, VA, and CHFA mortgages. It identifies the property inspected, states the findings of the inspection, and notes treatment recommendations. During the mortgage evaluation period, the mortgage firm will request a copy of this report.
A.C. Exterminating Company L.L.C. recommends promptly calling your licensed Pest Control Technician to schedule a Wood Destroying Home Inspection on your intended property purchase.
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